Kia EV9 first generation

Kia EV9 first generation
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The Kia EV9 first generation (since 2023): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 26 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length5,010–5,020 mm RDW––
Width1,980 mm RDW–1,980 mm
Height1,760–1,780 mm RDW––
Wheelbase3,100 mm RDW–3,100 mm
Front track1,692–1,702 mm ASTRA––
Rear track1,704–1,714 mm ASTRA––
Weights and towing
Kerb weight2,287–2,564 kg RDW–2,392–2,749 kg
Mass in running order2,387–2,664 kg RDW––
Gross vehicle weight2,960–3,240 kg RDW––
Towing, braked trailer900–2,500 kg ASTRA––
Towing, unbraked trailer450–750 kg ASTRA––
Seats and space
Seats6–7 RDW––
Doors5 RDW––
Boot space333–572 L EV DB––
Performance
Top speed185–200 km/h RDW–185–200 km/h
0–100 km/h4.3–9.4 s EV DB––
Torque350–740 Nm ASTRA–350–600 Nm
Electric motor power–149–374 kW NRCan–
Electric
Battery capacity (usable)76.1–99.8 kWh EV DB–99.8 kWh
Battery capacity (gross)76.1–99.8 kWh EV DB––
Range (WLTP)490–563 km EV DB––
Range (EPA/NRCan)–370–491 km EPA–
Energy use151–245 Wh/km EV DB––
AC charging power11 kW EV DB––
DC fast charging power210–235 kW EV DB––
Charging time at 240 V–7.6–15.2 h EPA–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 285/45R21, 255/60R19

NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2024–2026: ★★★★★

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, de, fr, pl, cs), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), open EV databases (EV Compare, Open EV Data, Gaia EVDB), Natural Resources Canada, US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

255 complaints for model years 2024–2026. 3 crashes · 2 fires · 6 injuries

  • Electrical system 116
  • Driver assistance 23
  • Suspension 21
  • Wheels 21

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 26 versions of the Kia EV9 first generation

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European Union 10 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelConsumption (combined)CO₂Electric rangeEU registrations
2025Electric motor282 kW (383 PS)Electric22.1 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km506 km3,512
2023–2025Electric motor283 kW (385 PS)Electric22.7–23.5 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km495–506 km11,590
2023–2025Electric motor150 kW (204 PS)Electric20.0–20.2 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km562–563 km1,693
2025Electric motor160 kW (218 PS)Electric23.9 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km392 km424
2025Electric motor374 kW (508 PS)Electric21.7 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km510 km166
2025Electric motor113 kW (154 PS)Electric22.4 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km505 km142
2025Electric motor141 kW (192 PS)Electric22.2 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km521 km42
2025Electric motor149 kW (203 PS)Electric20.2 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km562 km38
2025Electric motor53 kW (72 PS)Electric20.1 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km564 km19
2023Electric motor320 kW (435 PS)Electric–0 g/km–13

United Kingdom 10 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂Electric range
2026Air 99.8kWh 200bhp RWD 1-Speed AutoElectric motor150 kW (204 PS)ElectricAutomatic19.9 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km563 km
2026GT-Line 99.8kWh 378bhp AWD 1-Speed AutoElectric motor283 kW (385 PS)ElectricAutomatic22.2 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km510 km
2026GT-Line S 99.8kWh 378bhp AWD 1-Speed Auto (7 seater) · GT-Line S 99.8kWh 378bhp AWD 1-Speed Auto (6 seater)Electric motor283 kW (385 PS)ElectricAutomatic22.0 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km505 km
2026GT 99.8kWh 501bhp AWD 1-Speed Auto (7 seater) · GT 99.8kWh 501bhp AWD 1-Speed Auto (6 seater)Electric motor374 kW (508 PS)ElectricAutomatic21.7 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km510 km
2025'Air' 99.8kWh 200bhp RWD 1-Speed AutoElectric motor149 kW (203 PS)ElectricAutomatic19.9 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km561 km
2025'GT-Line' 99.8kWh 378bhp AWD 1-Speed AutoElectric motor282 kW (383 PS)ElectricAutomatic22.2 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km508 km
2025'GT-Line S' 99.8kWh 378bhp AWD 1-Speed Auto (7 seater)Electric motor282 kW (383 PS)ElectricAutomatic22.8 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km503 km
2025'GT-Line S' 99.8kWh 378bhp AWD 1-Speed Auto (6 seater)Electric motor282 kW (383 PS)ElectricAutomatic22.0 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km503 km
2024EV9 'Air' 99.8kWh 200bhp 1-Speed Auto (RWD)Electric motor203 kW (276 PS)Electric–20.2 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km563 km
2024EV9 'GT-Line' 99.8kWh 378bhp 1-Speed Auto (AWD) · EV9 'GT-Line S' 99.8kWh 378bhp 1-Speed Auto (7St) (AWD) · EV9 'GT-Line S' 99.8kWh 378bhp 1-Speed Auto (6St Swivel) (AWD)Electric motor384 kW (522 PS)Electric–22.8 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km505 km

United States 2 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂Electric range
2024–2026Electric motorElectricAutomaticRear-wheel drive88–89 MPGe EPA0 g/km370–491 km
2024–2026Electric motorElectricAutomaticAll-wheel drive78–84 MPGe EPA0 g/km418–455 km

Canada 4 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂Electric range
2024–2026Sport utility vehicle: StandardElectric motor149 kW (203 PS)ElectricAutomatic23.6 kWh/100 km 5-cycle0 g/km489–491 km
2024–2026Sport utility vehicle: StandardElectric motor160 kW (218 PS)ElectricAutomatic23.6 kWh/100 km 5-cycle0 g/km370 km
2024–2026Sport utility vehicle: StandardElectric motor282 kW (383 PS)ElectricAutomatic24.9–26.1 kWh/100 km 5-cycle0 g/km435–455 km
2026Sport utility vehicle: StandardElectric motor374 kW (508 PS)ElectricAutomatic26.7 kWh/100 km 5-cycle0 g/km418 km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.